Usage of your German identity card for online services of European member states
To use the online id function you need
1. An identity card / electronic residence permit / eID-Card for EU citizen
with enabled online ID function together with your personal PIN
2. A card reader, Android or iOS device for direct readout via NFC
An overview of suitable card readers or mobile devices can be found at https://www.ausweisapp.bund.de/en (card reader / smartphones / tablets)
3. The AusweisApp2
To continue the identification process the AusweisApp2 must be running
The App can be downloaded for free here:
To download page
Unfortunately, AusweisApp2 is not started or installed. Please start it before proceeding. AusweisApp2 is running and can be used. Red Cross Green Tick http://127.0.0.1:24727/eID-Client?tcTokenURL=https%3A%2F%2Fde-mw.eidas.gov.ro%2Feidas-middleware%2FTcToken%3FsessionID%3D_l_m.UOcLEePmhd43xUhKrYDYm9dlzMTdO7vJaYg-I.XyyTt2j1yzlgDgsdJ-jCi
ⓘ How can I tell if the online ID function is activated?
The AusweisApp2 will inform you if this is not the case. You can have the online ID function enabled by the authority responsible for issuing your ID document.
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